Action
Notice of public meeting.
Summary
This notice announces a two-part public symposium RSPA will conduct with the National Transportation Safety Board to report the progress in various efforts currently underway in damage prevention of underground facilities. Last year, RSPA established a study team to evaluate existing damage prevention methods to reduce the risk of damage to underground facilities, as called for by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). Members of the ``Common Ground'' Study Team will discuss this report at this symposium. OPS will discuss and take suggestions regarding criteria for awarding authorized grants provided in TEA-21 to one call centers. RSPA will also provide an update on current damage prevention projects, most notably those dealing with public education. The Damage Prevention Quality Action Team (DAMQAT), will report on the pilot test, results from the ``Call Before You Dig'' public education campaign and the next steps that will be necessary to make the campaign a nationwide effort.